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There was a time when I could go from one room in my own house to another, and actually remember why. Maybe I needed to make some tea, grab a newspaper, or look out a window. Now when I walk from …
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4/29/25
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“There is power in acceptance when it’s time,” says my young friend, Tina, who happens to be in hospice. Here is her story followed by quotes from people who have shared their own …
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Ramona Jan
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4/22/25
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According to Wikipedia, the song “London Bridge Is Falling Down” (also known as “My Fair Lady” or “London Bridge”) is a traditional English nursery rhyme and …
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Ramona Jan
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4/15/25
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As a teenager I was keen on learning songs from musicals, anything from South Pacific to Cabaret, as well as tunes by Barbra Streisand, Carol King, Joan Baez and other singers. Classics with melodies …
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4/8/25
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My brother, Matt, bought tickets on a Tuesday so that he and I could attend the Zeppelin Movie on a Friday at a big AMC Theater in NYC. He purchased them at the theater with a credit card to avoid …
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Ramona Jan
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3/25/25
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Although I am now in remission, I will continue to report from my friends who are still journeying from cancer diagnosis to wellness. Here are some snippets ‘from the horse’s mouth’ …
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Ramona Jan
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3/18/25
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I should have been more on top of my game the day Ramona cooed into my ear, “you’re a good boy, Bosco”, while briskly carrying me toward the driveway because all of a sudden, she …
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Ramona Jan
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3/11/25
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I was the lead singer and primary songwriter of the 80’s band, Comateens. One night after a raucous performance, a record producer named Tony asked if I could write on a professional level. …
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Ramona Jan
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3/4/25
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Someone was recently ripped off in Brooklyn and so posted this letter:
Dear Criminals:
Please steal from corporations. Not from mom, musicians and kids. Jeez! I have a hard time just …
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Ramona Jan
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2/25/25
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Somewhere in the bible, I’ve heard it’s said, “Eat good food, drink good wine, anoint your head with the finest oils, wear fine clothing, and love the wife of your youth.” …
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Ramona Jan
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2/18/25
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I’m about to relax in a warm bath surrounded by the sound of singing bowls on YouTube, but as soon as I submerge myself, the moment is interrupted by a commercial. Isn’t that always the …
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Ramona Jan
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2/11/25
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A swollen belly, headaches and gut problems is all I ever got from bread until I discovered ‘Bird Bread’ a dense, dark, sourdough sprinkled with pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Curious as to …
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Ramona Jan
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2/4/25
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